German Pfeffernuesse
- 1 Hour Prep3 Hours Total
- 240 Servings
- 50 Calories per Serving
Looking for a distinctive German dessert? Then check out these delicious cookies made with molasses – a tasty treat.
Ingredient List
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon anise oil, if desired
- Powdered sugar
Preparation
- In large bowl, combine sugar, butter, buttermilk and molasses; beat well. Add flour and all remaining ingredients except powdered sugar; mix until well blended. Cover dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours for easier handling.
- Heat oven to 350°F. On floured surface, shape dough into 4 long rolls, 15 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. With serrated knife, cut rolls into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place 1/4 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 350°F. for 8 to 9 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets; place on wire racks. Cool 5 minutes or until completely cooled. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 240
Serving size: 4 Cookies
Amount per serving (Calories ): 50
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 4g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 1g | % Value not available |
| Calcium | Value not available | 0% |
| Iron | Value not available | 0% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Fruit ½,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- Fat ½
